Escort the patient into the GI Unit making sure that they are settled with the appropriate health care person for check-in. Escort the patient out of the GI Unit using wheelchair if necessary. Wait with the patient until their ride/escort person comes and takes charge of them.
Allies for Immigrants is a partnership between Boston Cares and English for New Bostonians aimed at engaging more volunteers in supporting English language learning and pathways towards citizenship for local immigrants. Volunteers participate in an initial training before serving as either a classroom aid or a conversation group leader, and commit to serving at least…
Provide a supportive presence to patients nearing the end of life. The volunteer provides verbal or non-verbal support, which may include playing quiet music, reading, or just sitting with the patient. The primary purpose of the volunteer is to alleviate solitude near the end of life. The volunteer is also available to notify nursing of…
A peer program whereby cancer survivors who have been through chemotherapy volunteer with patients currently receiving chemo.
Assisting EEG technicians with cleaning patient heads after their tests, helping prepare supplies for the test, and helping stock test space with supplies.
Bringing the sacrament of the Eucharist to Roman Catholic patients. Compassionate and non-judgmental visits with those patients as appropriate.
Surgical Liaisons provide a warm and caring presence for the waiting families of patients undergoing surgery. They provide updated information about the process of the patient, alert physicians who need to communicate with the families, and maintain communication between the PACU (Recovery) and the families.
Periodic rounding to assist in answering patient call lights. Assist in non-clinical responses to call lights or alert proper resources for further assistance of the patient/family needs. Assist Unit Coordinator with any light clerical duties during slower visitor times.
Beverly Bootstraps has always been committed to feeding people in the community who need food assistance. Volunteers work with staff to provide support in procurement, preparation, and distribution of food during days of operation.
EITC is a free tax preparation program that focuses on low-income individuals and families receiving the earned income tax credit. Volunteer’s help our clients file their taxes and apply for the Earned Income Tax Credit.